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TIL that the 1876 United States presidential election is the only election where the losing candidate won a majority (rather than a plurality) of the popular vote.

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XA76 TIL that because a large number of black males are unable to shave without severe irritation, Domino’s was found in violation of the 1991 Civil Rights Act by requiring all their employees to be cleanly-shaven.